Example sentences of "[conj] the [noun sg] [am/are] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Also canals , rivers or the sea are routeways for cheap transport of the bulky fuel to the power stations , though some comes by rail . |
| 2 | This will avoid wasting everybody 's time if the job , the candidate or the company are unsuitable for each other . |
| 3 | The House of Lords has confirmed that " in every case , the magistrates or the jury are called on to ascertain who are the likely readers and then to consider whether the article is likely to deprave and corrupt them " . |
| 4 | That is , we have chosen two parishes in our particular town — and we can not be sure how typical the parishes or the town are of the rest of the country . |
| 5 | Perhaps the country or the realm are as good synonyms as one can find and I would be prepared to accept the organised community as coming as near to a definition as one can get . |
| 6 | Where the board or the adviser are unable to form a view on or recommend the offer they must set out fully the arguments for and against . |
| 7 | A more general statistical point is that the mean , which is the type of average most often used by sociolinguists , is not always the most suitable measure of central tendency within a group ; under some conditions the median or the mode are more appropriate . |
| 8 | Meanwhile , the hordes beating a path to the pub or the off-licence are simply ignored and sympathy is given to those who take copious amounts of prescription drugs for their " nerves " or for " insomnia " . |
| 9 | However , her interests bring an involvement in a wider remit and are seen very much where areas such as Business Development , Continuing Education , Access , Public Relations , the computer centre or the library are concerned . |
| 10 | The acquirer must , therefore , ensure that any important representations which induced it to wish to buy the target or the business are covered by a warranty contained in the agreement . |
| 11 | They 'll cost more because they involve much more material and , in particular , more sewing ; but , for all that , the Flare or the Roller are types that can be flown in a wide range of wind strengths , and are remarkably stable . |
| 12 | This approach does not reduce to a simple acceptance that the child or the family are deficient and in need of ‘ treatment . ’ |
| 13 | ‘ Like I say , where the Milettis are concerned , rather you than me , my friend . |
| 14 | Where the prey are merely distasteful or unpalatable , the predators can learn their lesson safely . |
| 15 | Mr Lyle , although a commoner , has a very distinguished genealogy , for where the aristocracy are concerned , the further back they go , the better they get . |
| 16 | I was unaware of this and ca n't afford it anyway , so I was pleased when the manageress of the shop next door came up with the bright idea of playing it in my rest room , where the public are not allowed . |
| 17 | where the heck are we . |
| 18 | I now live in a small Perthshire village , substantially less homogeneous than the one in which I grew up but in which there are also a few catholic families and where the majority are of presbyterian Scottish/Ulster stock . |
| 19 | Variations to these customs can be made when there are no bridesmaids , or parents , or for a second marriage where the couple are paying for their own wedding . |
| 20 | In many states in the United States , as well as in the State of Victoria in Australia and in Scotland , the immunity has been lifted where the couple are living separately . |
| 21 | A majority of the Committee now takes the view that the exemption should no longer apply where the couple are living separately but should be retained where they are cohabiting . |
| 22 | They 've been so brave , ’ said Joanne 's mum , Mrs Sandra Hawkins , of Maes Derw , Llandudno Junction , where the couple are having to live . |
| 23 | Where the hell am I ? |
| 24 | Where the hell are you ? ’ |
| 25 | ‘ Where the hell are they ? ’ |
| 26 | ‘ Where the hell are we ? ’ she demanded . |
| 27 | ‘ Where the hell are you going ? ’ he demanded . |
| 28 | ‘ Where the hell are you ? |
| 29 | ‘ Where the hell are you ? ’ he was saying loudly . |
| 30 | Where the Hell are you Galaxy for Windows . |